Mortdale vs Narwee
Narwee (median $1,620,500) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Mortdale ($1,780,000). Over the past year, Mortdale (+7.9%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Narwee (+1.3%) on house-price growth.
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Mortdale and Narwee side by side
| Measure | Mortdale | Narwee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,780,000 | $1,620,500 |
| Median unit | $411,840 | $364,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +7.9% | +1.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $950/wk | $850/wk |
| Unit rent | $650/wk | $620/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 53.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 44.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1063 | 1037 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,745 | 5,411 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 889 mm | 889 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.3°C | 28.3°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Mortdale scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mortdale (1063) sits above Narwee (1037).
- For buyers
- Narwee is the lower entry point at $1,620,500 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Mortdale carries both higher gross yield (2.78% vs 2.73%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Mortdale edges out on average school ICSEA (1063 vs 1037).
Mortdale vs Narwee: common questions
Is Mortdale or Narwee cheaper to buy in?
Narwee has the lower median house price at $1,620,500, roughly 9% below Mortdale ($1,780,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Mortdale or Narwee?
Over the past 12 months, Mortdale grew +7.9% vs +1.3% in Narwee, a gap of 6.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Mortdale or Narwee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mortdale scores 1063 vs 1037 in Narwee. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Mortdale or Narwee?
Mortdale scores 100/100 on walkability vs 52/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Mortdale or Narwee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Mortdale vs 2.73% in Narwee. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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